About DC Scholars: 

DC Scholars Public Charter School was founded in 2012 and opened with grades PS-3. Today, DC Scholars Public Charter School serves approximately 500 students in Preschool - 8th grade. We emphasize academic achievement and firmly believe that we must support students’ emotional, social, and physical growth to improve student learning. With a focus on these areas, we earned Tier 1 status in 2016 as outlined by the DC Public Charter School Board’s Performance Management Framework. Since 2012, DC Scholars PCS has cultivated a like-minded and collaborative team; staff is enthusiastic about constantly setting and reaching a high bar for students.

The Position: 

DC Scholars Public Charter Schools is seeking a dynamic and strategic SPED Coordinator to join our student support team. If you’re ready to join a team of dedicated educators who are committed to ensuring that all students have access to high-quality education by providing in-house student support services that support our Scholars’ behavioral, social, and emotional growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and provide for students with special needs
• Develop and implement appropriate student IEP's
• Schedule, coordinate, and facilitate IEP and MDT meetings
• Connect with special education team to ensure all team members, including parents, are prepared for IEP meetings
• Coordinate accommodations and provide feedback to staff on IEP goals
• Coordinate with special education team to complete quarterly IEP progress reports and provide to parents
• Manage program documentation
• Communicate with parents and leadership regularly
• Oversee special education inventory of equipment/materials
• Coordinate ESY program
• Coordinate with special education team to ensure all documents are completed in a timely manner according to state, local, and school policies and procedures
• Maintain paper and electronic files for accurate local and federal reporting requirements
• Ensure compliance with laws and regulations and respond to compliance related issues
• Other duties as assigned

Background and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required; Masters preferred
• 4+ years of instructional experience with at least one in an urban public or charter school
• Experience directly coaching teachers and facilitating adult learning
• Experience supporting and developing leaders preferred
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Belief in the power of parent/family relationships and community engagement
• Deep belief and commitment to breaking the barriers of achievement for scholars in Southeast D.C.

Mindset

• Passion for educational equity and a commitment to the mission and vision of DC Scholars
• Strong alignment with DC Scholars’ Core Values: High Bar, Passion & Persistence, Hope, Humility & Growth, and Trust
• Collaborative leadership style
• High standards of excellence for self and for others
• Evidence of well-developed emotional intelligence and empathy

The Rewards

• Opportunity to work in an exciting and enjoyable environment that fosters strong family relationships and community partnerships
• Targeted professional development focused on bolstering leadership capabilities
• Professional connections with other expert educators who share your commitment to doing whatever it takes to close the achievement gap
• Continuous support from the  DC Scholars Community Schools team
• Competitive salaries and benefits
• Participation in a 403b retirement plan, with matching contributions

DC Scholars encourages individuals of all identities and backgrounds to apply for this position. We are an equal opportunity employer fully committed to hiring a talented and diverse group of individuals. DC Scholars does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, national origin or ancestry, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other category protected by applicable law.